Sanford Surgical Associates
Experience. Innovation. Expertise. It’s what sets us apart.
At Sanford Surgical Associates, we are the premier team of surgeons in the region. Our surgical team of 11 board-certified surgeons and 13 physician assistants and nurse practitioners is the largest and most experienced in South Dakota.
Our team of experts offers the latest in minimally invasive procedures, which means less pain, fewer scars and a faster recovery for you.
We also provide specialized hospital care with surgical intensive care, trauma and emergent surgical services.
Sanford’s Surgical Associates Sioux Falls is a Blue Distinction site for weight loss surgery patients that are covered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance.
Sanford Surgical Associates Doctors
Andrea Bennett, APRN, CNP
General Surgery
Paul Bjordahl, MD
Surgical Critical Care
Cassandra Bondesen, APRN, CNP
General Surgery
Samantha Brandenburg, APRN, CNP
General Surgery
Paula Denevan, MD
General Surgery
Donna Dickey, APRN, CNP
General Surgery
Jesse Dirksen, MD
Breast Surgery
Ashley Fjeldheim, APRN, CNP
General Surgery
Dennis Glatt, MD
General Surgery
Jenny Guido, MD
Surgical Critical Care
Jason Knudtson, MD
Surgical Critical Care
Brittany Mollet, PA-C
General Surgery
Michal Putzke, APRN, CNP
General Surgery
Lexis Ricke, PA-C
General Surgery
Shelby Rockafellow, PA-C
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
Matthew Sorrell, MD
General Surgery
Surgical Critical Care
Karla Statema, PA-C
General Surgery
Thavam Thambi-Pillai, MD
General Surgery
Gary Timmerman, MD
Administration
Matthew Tschetter, MD
Colorectal Surgery
Hassan Turaihi, MD
Colorectal Surgery
Kristin Turek, APRN, CNP
Bariatric Surgery
Taylor Vaksdal, APRN, CNP
General Surgery
Amanda VanMaanen, APRN, CNP
General Surgery
Jennifer Waller, APRN, CNP
General Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery Overview
Why choose Sanford Health for weight loss surgery? We're dedicated to your success before, during and after surgery. In this video, you'll learn:
- How we diagnose obesity and related health problems
- What to expect from bariatric surgery
- Who is on your medical team
- What surgical options you have at Sanford Health